SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 84

The correct answer is Option 2: Ministry of Education.
Brief Description of the Scheme:

• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the 'Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme' while presenting the Budget for 2025-26 on February 1, 2025.
• Key Objective: To make high-quality digital books and study materials available to students in school and higher education across 22 Indian languages.
   
• Goal: The aim is to assist students in comprehending complex subjects (such as Science, Technology, Medicine, and Law) in their own mother tongues.
• Implementation: This scheme is being operated under the aegis of the Ministry of Education. The University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti (Indian Language Committee) are collaborating on this initiative.
• Related Initiatives: This scheme aligns with the vision of 'Multilingualism' outlined in the NEP 2020 and complements initiatives such as ASMITA (Augmenting Study Materials in Indian Languages through Translation and Academic Writing).

Budget 2025: Other Key Announcements in the Education Sector (Quick Revision):

• Atal Tinkering Labs: 50,000 new labs will be established in government schools over the next 5 years.
• Broadband Connectivity: All government secondary schools will be connected to broadband via BharatNet over the next 3 years.
• AI Centers of Excellence: Centers of Excellence will be established with an outlay of ₹500 crore to promote Artificial Intelligence in education.

Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:

Question: In what format will books be made available under the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme?
Answer: In a Digital format.
Question: Who is the current Union Education Minister of India?
Answer: Dharmendra Pradhan.

Question: According to Budget 2025-26, what is the total allocation granted to the Ministry of Education?
Answer: Approximately ₹1,28,650 crore (the highest allocation to date).